Organization Type: Museum, Library Address: 1100 Alabama Avenue, SE City: Washington State Or Province: District of Columbia Zip / Postal Code: 20032 Country: United States Telephone Number: 202-299-5312 Abstract: Historical printed and photographic materials dating as far back as 1852 to present. Individuals may access materials with prior approval in the Hospital's professional library. Holdings: Annual Reports of Board of Visitors Historic Photographs Doctoral Dissertations Journal Articles William A. White, M.D. Collection (books, monographs) Isaac W. Blackburn, M.D. Neuropathy Collection Contact Name, Title: Tamil Perry, Ed.D., Director of Public Affairs Contact Telephone Number: 202-299-5312 Contact Email Address: tamil.perry@dc.gov Collection Subject Strengths: History of Hospitals, History of Military/Naval Medicine, History of Pathology [show all 6] Organization Type: Archive, Library, Museum Address: 140 East 38th Street City: New York State Or Province: New York Zip / Postal Code: 10016 Country: United States Telephone Number: 212-889-1938 Abstract: From the birth of photography through the modern age, The Burns Archive with over one million historic photographs is best known for providing photographic evidence of forgotten, unseen and disquieting aspects of history. The cornerstone of The Burns Archive is its unparalleled collection of early medical photography, but it is also renowned for its iconic images depicting the darker side of life: Death, Disease, Disaster, Mayhem, Crime, Racism, Revolution and War. Over the past forty years, thousands of publishers, exhibitors, authors, researchers, artists and filmmakers have utilized this unique source of visual documentation. Having produced dozens of books and having curated and contributed to frequent national and international museum and gallery exhibitions, The Burns Archive actively acquires, donates, researches, lectures, exhibits, consults, and shares its rare and unusual photographs and expertise worldwide. Holdings: Largest private archive of early medical photography (1847-1960), containing over 70,000 images related to the history of medicine, especially strong in nineteenth century imagery (daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, etc). Our library contains hundreds of original journals, especially those related to medical photography, 1865-1930. Several books and articles on various aspects of medical specialties have been published from the collection. Contact Name, Title: Elizabeth Burns, Creative & Operations Director Contact Telephone Number: 212-889-1938 Contact Email Address: liz@burnsarchive.com Web Site: http://www.burnsarchive.com Collection Subject Strengths: History of Alternative Medicine, History of Anatomy, History of Anesthesiology and Anesthesia [show all 50]
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